Diet
Losing Weight is Not Just About Cutting Calories
The most common advice regarding weight loss is often to “eat less and move more.” While cutting calories is undeniably part of the process, losing weight is not just about [...]
3 Ways to Easily Add More Protein to Your Diet
Perhaps, the biggest challenge I face on a day-to-day basis is getting my athletes to eat enough protein. The ability for athletes to gain strength and...
The One Nutrition Mistake Every Youth Athlete Makes
A youth athlete's schedule doesn’t exactly lend itself to ideal nutrition. Case in point? The long stretch between lunch and dinner. Due to class schedules and after-school athletic commitments, it [...]
7 Unbelievable Benefits of Eating an Orange Every Day
Oranges are pretty awesome.
Reducing and Preventing Respiratory Problems in Athletes
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has recently issued a position statement on non-infective acute respiratory illnesses (such as asthma). Medical professionals at major sporting events deal with more than just [...]
What Your Vegan or Vegetarian Diet is Missing
A plant-based diet has several powerful and extraordinary effects on your health, lifespan, and quality of life. Indeed, eating foods like fruits, vegetables, and nuts will significantly reduce your risk [...]
Counting Calories vs. Macros: Which is Better?
There is a lot of money in sports. In recent years, the collegiate, high school, and even youth levels have financially exploded, not just at the professional ranks. And with [...]
Health Benefits of Grapes
Grapes are a superfood high in nutrients and should be included into your diet. Not only are they very healthy, but they are also super easy to eat. You can [...]
What is Fructose Intolerance?
Fructose intolerance is a new disorder being diagnosed these days. It is a condition in which the body cannot properly digest fructose. Because it is present in many foods, it [...]
Cheating on Your Diet can Trigger Unhealthy Eating
The purpose of a diet is to eat healthier and do it consistently. Eating well cleans and allows your body to function correctly. However, many diets say cheating, indulging, and [...]